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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,646.07, 352,775.43 and 140,918.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,646.07, 352,775.43 and 140,918.39 is: 194,458.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,646.07 : 352,775.43 = 140,918.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,646.07/352,775.43 = 140,918.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,646.07x = 352,775.43 × 140,918.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,646.07x = 49,712,545,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,712,545,627.16/255,646.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,458.48

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